Green Smoothie Ingredients: 2 cups packed baby spinach 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk 1 small very ripe banana ½ cup frozen mango chunks ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks 1 tablespoon chia seeds Instructions: Combine spinach, almond milk, banana, frozen mango, frozen pineapple and chia seeds in a blender Process until smooth, about 1 minute … Continue reading “Green Smoothie”

What is Vitamin K and What Does It Do? Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. If you are taking a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin), it’s very important to get about the … Continue reading “What is Vitamin K and What Does It Do?”

The World Inside Your Mouth How Microbes Affect Your Health There’s much more to your mouth than your teeth, gums, and tongue. Your mouth also contains billions of tiny critters that can only be seen with a microscope. These are called microbes. Together, all the microbes living in your mouth are known as the oral … Continue reading “The World Inside Your Mouth”

Do You Know Your Family Health History? It can help reduce your health risks, but asking relatives can be awkward. These tips can help. Some people inherit heirlooms, jewelry, furniture, clothing, and other items, from their relatives. But there’s something even more valuable we all inherit: our health. Finding out what medical conditions run in … Continue reading “Do You Know Your Family Health History?”

Salmon on a Bed of Spinach with Roasted Tomatoes (Serves 4)  Ingredients:  4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed or on as preferred  1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved  4 cups fresh baby spinach (roughly packed)  3 tablespoons olive oil, divided  2 garlic cloves, minced  Zest and juice of 1 lemon  1 teaspoon dried oregano or … Continue reading “Salmon on a Bed of Spinach with Roasted Tomatoes”

Maintain Your Muscle  Strength Training At Any Age You’ve likely heard that exercise can help you live a longer, healthier life. When you hear the word ‘exercise,’ you might think of going for a run or hopping on a bicycle. Or maybe playing soccer with your kids or basketball with your friends after work. But these activities don’t include all the types of movements that … Continue reading “Maintain Your Muscle”

Consider Your Liver Here’s How It Protects Your Health  Your liver is one of the most important organs inside your body, and it’s also the largest. But do you know what it does or even where it’s located? One thing’s for sure: You can’t live without it. Your liver carries out hundreds of essential tasks every day.  The liver is a reddish-brown wedge-shaped … Continue reading “Consider Your Liver”

Creating Healthy Habits  Making Better Choices Easier We know that making healthy choices can help us feel better and live longer. Maybe you’ve already tried to eat better, get more exercise or sleep, quit smoking, or reduce stress. It’s not easy. But research shows how you can boost your ability to create and sustain a healthy lifestyle.  “It’s frustrating … Continue reading “Creating Healthy Habits”

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy. Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making healthy choices, and taking steps to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, including coronary heart disease, the … Continue reading “What Is Heart-Healthy Living?”